Nabarangpur, Jan 28:The groundbreaking (Bhoomi Pujan) ceremony for the construction of Shri Lakshminrusimha Temple was held at Lalita Dei Sasan near Nabarangpur town. Local resident Govinda Mahapatra donated one acre of his ancestral property to the Temple Management Trust for the construction of the temple. He also expressed his intention to build a Kalyan Mandap (community hall) within the temple premises and dedicate it to…
Panchayat Elections Will Not Be Advanced, Clarifies Government
Bhubaneswar, Jan 28: Panchayat elections will be held at the scheduled time. Elections will take place after the completion of the five-year term. Preparations for the Panchayat elections have begun. A meeting with District Collectors was held within the last 10 days. Instructions have been issued for the preparation of booths, ballot boxes, and other necessary materials. Work will be carried out at all required…
Mercury Falls Further as Winter Begins to Ease
Bhubaneswar, Jan 28: The intensity of winter is set to decrease in coastal Odisha. According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in Bhubaneswar as well as Puri, Khordha, Cuttack, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, and Gopalpur is likely to remain around 15 degrees Celsius or above. On Sunday, the night temperature in Puri may remain around 18°C. Gopalpur and Chhatrapur are likely to record 17°C, while Bhadrak,…
Jharsuguda Youth Trust Pays Tribute to Two Brave Sons of Odisha
Jharsuguda, Jan 28: On the sacred birth anniversaries of two brave sons of Odisha and great freedom fighters, Veer Surendra Sai and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a solemn tribute program was organized today by the Jharsuguda Youth Trust in Jharsuguda district with deep respect and dignity. On this occasion, floral tributes were first offered at the statue of Veer Surendra Sai located at Jharsuguda Airport Square.…
Odisha Takes Pride as Padma Shri Honours Celebrate Its Art, Literature and Culture
Bhubaneswar, Jan 28: It is a matter of great pride for Odisha that the Padma Shri awards have been conferred upon distinguished personalities who have showcased the state’s rich art, literature, and culture on the global stage. Renowned Maniabandh ikat weaver Shri Sarat Kumar Patra, who has proudly represented Odisha’s traditional craftsmanship worldwide; eminent Prahlad Natak artist Shri Simanchal Patra, who has revitalized and popularized Sakhikala…
Padma Awards for 2026 Announced by Government of India
Bhubaneswar, Jan 28: Padma Vibhushan to 5 persons, Padma Bhushan to 13 persons, and Padma Shri to 113 persons Actor Dharmendra to receive the Padma Vibhushan posthumously K. T. Thomas and P. Narayanan from Kerala to be honoured with the Padma Vibhushan Former Chief Minister V. S. Achyutanandan to receive the Padma Vibhushan N. Rajam from Uttar Pradesh to be conferred with the Padma Vibhushan
Statue of Former MLA Sadan Nayak Unveiled Amid Grand Ceremony
Kotpad, Jan 28: The statue of former Kotpad MLA, late Sadan Nayak, was unveiled at his ancestral village Chitruguda under Kotpad block. Born in 1947, Sadan Nayak was elected as an MLA in 1990 on a Janata Dal ticket and served until 1995. During his tenure, he gave priority to the development of communication and education sectors and initiated several projects. As a result, the…
Demand Raised to Provide Aadhaar and Ration Card Application Facilities at Public Grievance Hearings
Nandapur, Jan 28:: Public grievance hearings are being conducted every Monday at the state, district, block, and panchayat levels to listen to and resolve people’s complaints. However, some intellectuals have demanded that these hearings be made more effective by providing facilities on the spot for preparing and correcting Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, ration cards, and caste certificates, as well as enabling applications for housing, pensions,…
Constitution Is the Guiding Standard of Life,” Says Chief Minister at Barabati Stadium
Bhubaneswar, Jan 28: Our Constitution binds us together in a spirit of brotherhood I pay my heartfelt tributes to the great leaders I bow in respect to the brave freedom fighters After Independence, the country faced two major challenges The horrors of Partition and how to govern the nation through a proper system The Constitution was written to run the country through a structured system of…
Unity, Discipline and Nation-Building: 77th Republic Day Celebrated with Dignity at ECL Headquarters
Sanctoria, Jan 27: Eastern Coalfields Limited celebrated the 77th Republic Day at its Headquarters, Sanctoria, in an atmosphere marked by patriotic fervour, dignity and cordiality. Shri Satish Jha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, ECL, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was attended by Md. Anzar Alam, Director (Finance); Shri Niladri Roy, Director (Technical/Operations); Shri Girish Gopinathan Nair, Director (Technical/Planning & Projects); Smt. Deepti Patel, Chief…